Not to be confused, but oh so nutritious! Did you know, among other things, that sprouted seeds contain between 4 and 40 times more nutrients than their mature counterparts? (1)
Germinations
These are seeds that are left to germinate for a few days in a little water. Depending on the variety, it takes 2 to 10 days for them to be ready for consumption. Sprouts use only the nutrients present in the seed to grow.
Microgreens
These come from seeds that are allowed to grow in potting soil or on synthetic fabric. Only the stem and leaves are consumed. Some are ready to eat after a week, while others can take up to three weeks. They require natural or artificial light to grow.
Retention period
Our seeds should germinate well for up to a year after purchase if stored in a cool, dry place. If you want to extend the germination time of your seeds, store them in the refrigerator. If you store your seeds in the freezer, they will last even longer!
Pot or Tray Method? What Nutrients Are Found in It?
The technique may vary from one seed to another. To get good advice on how to get the most out of your seeds and learn more about the nutrients they provide, we invite you to consult the growing instructions for each seed.
Here they are:
Beet
Red cabbage
Wheatgrass
Crimson Lenses
Oriental mustard
Green peas
Rapini
Sunflower
Red clover
What a great idea to include this living food in our plates every day!
1. Xiao Z, Lester GE, Luo Y, Wang Q. Assessment of vitamin and carotenoid concentrations of emerging food products: edible microgreens. J Agric Food Chem. 2012 Aug 8;60(31): 7644-51. doi:10.1021/jf300459b. Epub 2012 Jul 30. PMID: 22812633 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22812633/
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